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UFC 158 Results: 5 Fights for Nate Marquardt to Take Next

Former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nate Marquardt made his return to the Octagon at UFC 158 after nearly two years, battling Jake Ellenberger in a fight of hard-hitting, high-level 170-pounders.The fight started off slow, but Marquardt eventually…

The fight started off slow, but Marquardt eventually fell short in his quest to get back in the win column in the UFC, as he was knocked out midway through Round 2. He attempted to dispute the decision to stop the fight, but the replay showed that he was very clearly out and the right decision was made to stop the contest.

With losses in each of his past two bouts, Marquardt is now in a very tough situation.

As the divisions continue to grow within the UFC, spots on the roster within those divisions are becoming much more difficult to come by. For a fighter like Marquardt who has had his troubles with the UFC front office in the past, three straight losses could potentially be a death sentence for his spot on the roster.

Marquardt will need to get back in the win column, so playing things safe against a lower-level opponent could be an option. Then again, at 33 years old, it’s not as if he has all the time in the world to slowly climb his way back up the ranks. He may, then, consider taking a higher-profile fight against a tougher opponent, but one who would move him back up the ladder more quickly.

Here are five options for Nate Marquardt‘s next fight.

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GSP vs Diaz: Where Does It Rank Among 2013’s UFC Main Events?

The UFC 158 main event played out exactly as many of the experts predicted, with Georges St-Pierre controlling Nick Diaz on his way to a unanimous decision victory. Although the outcome was generally expected, GSP vs. Diaz was actually still fairl…

The UFC 158 main event played out exactly as many of the experts predicted, with Georges St-Pierre controlling Nick Diaz on his way to a unanimous decision victory.

Although the outcome was generally expected, GSP vs. Diaz was actually still fairly entertaining. If we were to rank it against some of the other main events that have happened so far in 2013, it’d probably be right up there as one of the most interesting, if for no other reason than the drama and antics created by the still-boiling rivalry between the two fighters.

But the fight itself wasn’t particularly exciting outside of the drama.

In the seven UFC fight cards so far this year, three have ended by way of decision, two by submission and two by knockout.

The UFC on FX bout between Michael Bisping and Vitor Belfort started the year off strong, ending in a huge knockout for Belfort. The other knockout so far came in Japan when Wanderlei Silva knocked out Brian Stann in what is perhaps the current “Fight of the Year” favorite of 2013.

The two submissions came in back-to-back fight cards, the first when Renan Barao submitted Michael McDonald to retain his UFC interim bantamweight championship with a beautiful arm-triangle choke. A week later, Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche topped that fight with an epic battle which was the first female fight in UFC history, ending with yet another Rousey armbar.

Of the three bouts that finished with a decision, St-Pierre vs. Diaz has to take the cake as the most entertaining bout. The other two, Demetrious Johnson versus John Dodson and Jose Aldo versus Frankie Edgar were both decent fights, but neither really lived up to the hype of being between two exciting stylistic fighters. Not to mention, the five-round decisions can get a little taxing to watch if there’s not much in the way of near-finishes.

All things considered, GSP-Diaz was a good fight but only falls about middle of the pack in terms of entertainment when compared to the other main events so far in 2013.

It certainly can’t be ranked above Silva-Stann, Rousey-Carmouche or Belfort-Bisping, but it does fit right in after that as the fourth or fifth-best UFC main event we have seen so far in 2013.

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UFC 158 Live Streaming: How to Watch GSP vs. Diaz on Your Computer or Xbox

The UFC welterweight title is on the line Saturday night, and if you’re looking to live stream UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz tonight on your computer or Xbox, look no further. One of the most important nights in the history of the 170-pound di…

The UFC welterweight title is on the line Saturday night, and if you’re looking to live stream UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz tonight on your computer or Xbox, look no further.

One of the most important nights in the history of the 170-pound division will take place in Montreal, Quebec, with the top three bouts on the fight card all having major title implications going forward.

Jake Ellenberger will battle former Strikeforce champion Nate Marquardt in a battle that could put the winner in the top five of the division.

In the co-main event, former Interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit will look to step back into title contention as he goes up against the red-hot Johny Hendricks. Condit and Hendricks are both knockout artists who are capable of finishing any fight, and the winner is expected to be the next challenger for the title in 2013.

The main event is what everyone is most excited for, though, as Georges St-Pierre defends his title against perhaps his biggest rival ever in Nick Diaz.

If it’s the pay-per-view card featuring St-Pierre and Diaz that you want to watch on your computer or Xbox, then you should strongly consider checking out the UFC’s various live-streaming partners.

Sure, there may be some poor-quality free streams elsewhere, but they can often be unreliable, and there is always a strong chance of viruses and malware with any illegal stream.

So why not put all of that concern to rest and invest in an online stream that will actually work, won’t mess up your computer and won’t leave you wondering if the cops are going to come knocking on your door?

For as little as $44.99, you can watch the UFC 158 PPV from three different locations online: UFC.tv, the organization’s own online streaming service; Yahoo! Sports, one of the world’s largest sports websites; and the most-viewed online-streaming service, UStream.tv.

Lastly, you can also choose to party up with your friends and talk together from across the country while you enjoy UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz on Xbox LIVE through the UFC app.

Whichever option you choose, however, will provide you a live stream of excellent quality for tonight’s UFC 158 PPV, which starts at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

Don’t be fooled by other websites that say they are offering free live streams of the event. Support the sport you love and order the event legally, in high quality.

You won’t regret it!

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UFC 158: 5 Reasons Why the UFC Fears a Nick Diaz Win over Georges St-Pierre

Georges St-Pierre has been the UFC welterweight champion for nearly four years and 11 months. On Saturday night at UFC 158, that epic reign could come to an end at the hands of one of the most controversial figures in the sport, Nick Diaz.Diaz, a forme…

Diaz, a former Strikeforce champion in his own right, has been one of the top fighters in the sport for years, but that doesn’t mean that everyone is excited at the prospect of having him as the champion in the world’s top mixed martial arts promotion.

In fact, some within the UFC itself might secretly be hoping that St-Pierre retains his belt, thus preventing Diaz from being the new face of the welterweight division.

Why would they care who wins on Saturday night? There are plenty of reasons, but here are the five biggest reasons that the UFC fears Nick Diaz defeating Georges St-Pierre at UFC 158.

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Herschel Walker Wants to Be in the UFC: 5 Reasons the UFC Should Ignore Him

Former NFL running back Herschel Walker is one of the greatest athletes ever to play American sports. His football days are now far in the past, but he began another career in 2010 when he began competing as a professional mixed martial artist, defeati…

At 2-0 in his new career, the 51-year-old Walker has not competed since January 2011, but has now spoken up about about his desire to fight again.

And this time, he’d like it to be in the UFC.

“I would love to [fight] again,” Walker told the Lavar Arrington Show with Chad Dukes. “I absolutely love MMA. I think it’s an excellent sport.”

Some have called for the UFC to go ahead and sign the former Heisman Trophy winner, but it is my opinion that they should steer clear of the whole situation.

Here are five reasons why the UFC shouldn’t sign Walker.

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UFC 158: Nick Diaz and the 5 Fighters Most Likely to Dethrone Georges St-Pierre

With UFC 158 just about here, we will now see what answers Nick Diaz has come up with to try to solve the riddle that is welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre.Diaz has spent over a year taunting, antagonizing and bashing the champion each and every t…

With UFC 158 just about here, we will now see what answers Nick Diaz has come up with to try to solve the riddle that is welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre.

Diaz has spent over a year taunting, antagonizing and bashing the champion each and every time we see him. He will now finally have a chance to prove that he truly is the best in the world, as he claims to be.

Although he is next in line, Diaz isn’t necessarily the prototypical opponent to take down GSP. In fact, there are others who have just about as good, if not a better chance than he does.

Here are the top five fighters who are most likely to dethrone the king of the 170-pound division, Georges St-Pierre.

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